U.T. to gift saris, dhotis this Pongal, says CM
The Hindu
Steps were on to give gifts instead of money: Rangasamy
Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Tuesday said the government was taking steps to provide Pongal gifts instead of remitting money into the account of beneficiaries.
Interacting with reporters after providing rain relief to people having red ration cards at the Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister said the government was in favour of distributing saris and dhotis as gifts instead of providing money. “We are taking steps to revive the scheme,” the Chief Minister said.
The event will run daily from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., offering a variety of activities. Visitors can enjoy dance and music performances, hands-on art experiences, film screenings, and exhibitions from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. These will feature folk cuisines, leather puppets, philately, textiles, and handicrafts.